- Cyber security & ethical hacking
- Web3 games and blockchain technology
- Gaming and video editing
Anna Giliaeva
Security Engineer
Melbourne
Summary
Security Engineer open to new opportunities and continuous learning, with a proven experience in Identity and Access Management and implementing secure, scalable solutions using Infrastructure as Code.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Security Engineer
Block
11.2021 - Current
- Led the full redesign of Okta Admin Roles, transitioning from shared admin accounts to structured, least-privilege role-based access controls.
- Implemented Govern Okta Admin Roles (GOAR) and introduced a tags system to improve resource set management and long-term scalability.
- Designed and deployed Okta Network Zones, including malicious ASN blocklisting, significantly strengthening identity perimeter security.
- Delivered secure SSO and SCIM integrations end-to-end, resolving provisioning errors and improving onboarding reliability.
- Applied Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to manage workforce identity and enforce consistent, auditable configurations.
- Researched early-access Okta capabilities (GOAR, OIG), identified limitations, and proposed improvements aligned with organisational requirements.
- Developed and maintained runbooks, and operational documentation to improve team efficiency.
Desktop Support Officer (Casual)
Bound (Our Very Own)
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes, including account provisioning, access control, and device allocation
- Administered Mobile Device Management (MDM) using Fleetsmith for macOS devices and iOS
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for macOS devices, resolving hardware, software, and configuration issues
- Managed password policies, user access groups, and security configurations in LastPass and Google Workspace
- Developed and maintained IT support documentation, FAQs, and internal IT policies
Casual Research Assistant
Deakin University
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Conducted statistical data analysis using IBM SPSS Statistics
- Performed descriptive and bivariate analyses, including means comparison, t-tests, ANOVA, correlation analysis, and non-parametric tests
- Developed predictive models for numerical outcomes using regression-based techniques
- Applied multivariate methods for group identification and segmentation, including factor analysis and cluster analysis
Education
Master of Cyber Security - Cyber Security
02-2026
Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security and Networking
10-2021
Certificate IV - Cyber Security
07-2021
Master - Public Health
01-2017
Skills
Strong interpersonal communication
Identity & Access Management
Okta Administration
Least-Privilege Access Architecture
SSO & SCIM Integrations (SAML, OAuth 20, OIDC)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Monitoring & Analysis
Identity Governance & Access Reviews
Endpoint Security
Email Security
Accomplishments
- Strengthened identity perimeter security by implementing network-level controls blocking high-risk ASNs.
- Reduced administrative privilege surface area by redesigning Okta admin roles.
- Improved governance scalability by introducing role-based tagging used across multiple admin resource sets.
Certification
Okta Certified Professional
Interests
Timeline
EdX Verified Certificate for Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
09-2023
CompTIA Security+
12-2021
Security Engineer - Block
11.2021 - Current
Desktop Support Officer (Casual) - Bound (Our Very Own)
05.2021 - 11.2021
Okta Certified Professional
02-2021
Casual Research Assistant - Deakin University
08.2017 - 02.2018
Deakin University - Master of Cyber Security, Cyber Security
Melbourne Institute of Technology - Graduate Certificate, Cyber Security and Networking
Swinburne University of Technology - Certificate IV, Cyber Security
Melbourne University - Master, Public Health